☆ Issue #19 – Summer 2023 Archives

Chef Tal Ronnen Introduces Las Vegas to Elevated Plant-based Dining with Crossroads Kitchen

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJanuary 5, 2024September 3, 2024

In March 2013, Chef Tal Ronnen partnered with the now-infamous Travis Barker to open the first Crossroads Kitchen at the corner of Melrose and Sweetzer in Los Angeles. There his...

☆ Issue #19 – Summer 2023 ☆ Issue #22 - Travel Special Edition FoF ☆ Travel & Adventure

Resorts World Las Vegas: Las Vegas’ Most Inclusive Vacation Location

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJanuary 5, 2024March 10, 2025

Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV), the Strip’s newest integrated resort to open in over a decade, offers travellers a world-class high-tech ’resort within a resort’ experience that welcomes cash, credit...

☆ Issue #19 – Summer 2023 ☆ Issue #22 - Travel Special Edition The Contour Concierge

Awana Spa Introduces the ‘Art of Aufguss’ to Your Spa Experience

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJanuary 5, 2024September 16, 2024

Upon opening, Awana Spa + Wellness at Resorts World Las Vegas debuted an experience not available elsewhere in the country. In addition to creating a luxurious destination spa experience with...

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Catching Up with Media Personality Sonia Mangat in Toronto

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJuly 7, 2023August 24, 2023

Following her strong values and positive approach, television and lifestyle personality Sonia Mangat lives life to the fullest every day. She leverages her sizable digital platform to highlight several causes...

☆ Issue #19 – Summer 2023 FoF ☆ Global Luxury Showcase Pianos Presents

Showcase Pianos Presents: Hedy Chan, Renowned & Award-Winning Soprano

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJuly 7, 2023December 30, 2024

Award-winning Hong Kong-based Soprano Hedy Chan is a champion of nurturing and encouraging all to follow their passion. From a young age, she dedicated her life to achieving the most...

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Issue #19 – Publisher’s Message by Helen Siwak, EIC

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJuly 7, 2023August 24, 2023

Welcome to Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine's celebration of SUMMER! Now is the time when we begin shifting our focus from the ever-present hustle to taking time away, whether just for...

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The VAG Launches Innovative & Celebratory ‘Fashion Fictions’ Exhibition

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJuly 7, 2023December 30, 2024

Fashion Fictions is an ambitious exhibition at the Vancouver Art Gallery that explores experimental design practices at the intersection of fashion and other modes of cultural production. Featuring more than...

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Hublot x Takashi Murakami Collab Creates a Rainbow of Desire

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJuly 7, 2023December 30, 2024

Hublot and Takashi Murakami have continued their creative dialogue with an exciting fourth collaboration. This collaboration has thirteen new timepieces, each paired with an NFT, fuse watchmaking innovation and contemporary...

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Tiffany & Co’s ‘Bird on a…’ Collections Bring J. Schlumberger to a New Audience

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJuly 7, 2023December 30, 2024

One of the 20th century’s most gifted artists, Jean Schlumberger, created objects of unparalleled beauty during his tenure with Tiffany & Co. He was a man of refined taste—an artist...

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Demi-Couture Designer Stevie Crowne Takes Repurposing to Next Level

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJuly 7, 2023December 30, 2024

Over a decade ago, a young designer started making waves in the Vancouver fashion scene. Armed with a bag of thrifted garments, scissors, spray paint, glue, thread, needles and pins,...